FINGER FOOD Synonyms: 66 Similar and Opposite Words

finger food

noun

Definition of finger food

as in natural food

US a piece of food that is meant to be picked up with the fingers and eaten Waiters offered the guests finger food during the cocktail hour.

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Recent Examples of finger food Importer Wilson Daniel curates a lineup of exclusive wines like Gaja, Dal Forno Romano, Biondi Santi and more to pair with appetizers and finger foods. — Kate Bradshaw, Mercury News, 27 May 2026 This iconic three-ingredient Spanish appetizer is an addictive finger food that's just salty and porky enough to go great with drinks. — Ginger Crichton, Midwest Living, 21 May 2026 These reusable bags are an ideal way to pack my go-to finger foods like homemade trail mix or tea sandwiches. — Sian Babish, PEOPLE, 13 May 2026 Originals, cards, giclee prints and more will be available for sale and finger foods will be served. — Regina Elling, San Diego Union-Tribune, 30 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for finger food

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Noun

This growth is driven by increasing demand for natural food colors, color-changing beverages, health supplements, and organic skin care products.

— Encyclopedia Britannica, Encyclopedia Britannica, 9 Oct. 2026
State wildlife officials have reported a record number of bear encounters and conflicts this year as the state grapples with the effects of extreme drought — which means fewer natural food sources for bears and other animals.

— Celia Frazier, Denver Post, 3 Oct. 2026

Definition of natural food

Noun

Applied to a solo outing, that approach encourages diners to appreciate the meal in front of them instead of scrolling through their phones.

— Ashley Lynch, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 Oct. 2026
Ignoring the Work Triangle Ignore the wisdom of the kitchen work triangle—in which the sink, cooktop, and refrigerator are arranged to make meal prep and cooking more efficient—at your peril.

— Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 14 Oct. 2026

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Once a farrier's shop, Bygones Cocktail Bar, centered on a horseshoe bar, has romantic lighting, cocktails executed with joy and delight, and a laissez-faire atmosphere.

— Leslie Pariseau, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Oct. 2026
And the cliffside cocktail bars provide a romantic stage where tourists gather for each Santorini sunset.

— Rick Steves, Washington Post, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of cocktail

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That same serving contains about 321 milligrams, and the numbers climb quickly with larger portions or saltier brands.

— Ryan Brennan, Kansas City Star, 22 Sep. 2026
The meat filling in the golabki wasn’t as moist as my own, so could have had a more generous serving of both the mushroom and tomato sauces to compensate.

— Barbara Ellis, Denver Post, 22 Sep. 2026

Definition of serving

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Exec produced by Sylvester Stallone and filmed in British Columbia, the show challenges ordinary people to survive alone in an unforgiving wilderness with no training, no supplies, and no contact with the outside world.

— Max Goldbart, Deadline, 11 Oct. 2026
With the ability to hold a 74-ton payload and over 1,600 square feet of deck space, the SSC provides optimal room to transport supplies, vehicles—including up to four Advanced Reconnaissance Vehicles (ARVs)—and equipment to shorelines.

— Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 11 Oct. 2026

Definition of supplies

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Most electric cars combat this by laying a flat cooling plate underneath the battery.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 15 Oct. 2026
Fruits and vegetables Those trying to lose belly fat should load up their plates with vegetables that are low in calories and full of fiber, Aziz said.

— Sadie Chafe, FOXNews.com, 15 Oct. 2026

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